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Is Doylestown Native Pink Performing at the Eagles Season Opener This Year?
Word recently spread that Doylestown native Pink will be performing at the Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys season opener on Sept. 4, leading the artist to address the rumor online, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Pink posted on Instagram, saying that she’d heard from family members about her performing in a…
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Off the Beaten Path: Unpacking Some of Pennsylvania’s Curious Roadside Attractions
Nothing beats a summer road trip with windows down, music playing, and the open road stretching ahead. But no adventure is complete without those unexpected stops: silly, unique, and odd places that capture your imagination, causing you to pull over and explore. For American Adventures Month, we’re spotlighting charming, eccentric, and memorable roadside attractions in…
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Fairless Hills Swimming Pool Closed Indefinitely Due to Leak Issue
Fairless Hills’ Oxford Valley swimming pool remains closed, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times, but Parks and Recreation is working with the General Services team in hopes of reopening it this summer. The Bucks County-owned pool was leaking water. County spokesperson Jim O’Malley stated that he believes the leak is coming from…
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Peaches, Apples, and Pears Galore! Where to Pick Fruit in Bucks County
Looking to pick some fresh fruit and veggies? These pick-your-own produce spots throughout Bucks County are the perfect places to explore, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. Ottsville’s Penn Vermont Fruit Farm offers a wide selection of fruits to pick, from watermelons and strawberries to peaches. Trauger’s Farm Market spans 60 acres in Kintnersville,…
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Paranormal Investigators to Check Out Haunted Marcus Hook Plank House
The one-bedroom Plank House in Marcus Hook is one of the oldest operating houses in Delaware County, and is said to be the home of the pirate Blackbeard. “It dates back to the 1700s,” said Joshua Chjaires, founder of Phantom Detectives LLC. “At that time, Marcus Hook was a well-known shipping port. It has a…
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Those Looking to Explore Caves Can Check Out These Spots Near Bucks County
While there are no public caves left in Bucks County today, there are many nearby that are perfect for exploration, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Lost River Caverns in Hellertown is the closest cave to the county, located just north of Springfield Township. Visitors can take tours until 5:30 PM throughout…
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Bristol Initiative Archiving Untold Stories About the Borough’s Puerto Rican Community
The Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library and Joel Berrocal, the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce’s executive director, are working to document the untold history of Bristol’s Puerto Rican community, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Berrocal noted that he’s had this project in mind for a while. However, he was recently inspired to start…
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Check Out the Only 19th-Century Octagonal Schoolhouse in Bucks County
Wrightstown houses Bucks County’s last remaining octagonal schoolhouse, located at Swamp Road and Second Street Pike, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Wrightstown Township Historical Commission, which owns and maintains the property, hosts events from May to October. During their free open houses, locals can explore the inside of the historic building. …
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After Decades of Closure, Lansdowne Theater Set to Open Its Doors Again as a Concert Hall
A century-old Lansdowne Theater is set to open its doors on August 22 after nearly four decades of closure, with the presentation of Chazz Palminteri: A Bronx Tale, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The movie theater was forced to close in 1987 after a devastating fire and has stayed unused since then. Ownership of the…
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Florida Man Almost Catches Alligator While Fishing at Magnolia Lake in Bristol
Florida’s Ricky Sánchez got more than he bargained for last week while fishing at Bristol Township’s Magnolia Lake after nearly catching a small alligator on his line, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sánchez posted two videos of the encounter which have gone viral. “I swear to you, I got a … alligator. ……
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Sunday Hunting Signed Into Law
A few states prohibit Sunday hunting, but Pennsylvania no longer counts itself among their numbers. On July 9, Governor Josh Shapiro’s signing of House Bill 1431 lifted the state’s prohibition on Sunday hunting, enabling the Game Commission to add thirteen dates for Sunday hunting in the 2025-2026 season. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jason Nark notes the…
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Coatesville Ceremony Finally Honors Zachariah Walker After Brutal Lynching in 1911
Coatesville resident Zachariah Walker was finally recognized with a dignified burial after his brutal death over one hundred years ago, reports staff for 6abc. Walker, a Black man, was killed by a white mob after a self-defense shootout with a white police officer. Walker was injured during the shootout, and mob members later kidnapped him…
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Religious Sisters from Ukraine Arrive in Montco to Help Host Annual Summer Camp
The Sisters of St. Basil the Great in Montgomery County welcomed religious sisters from Ukraine to help host their annual summer camp and pray for global peace, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The visit is part of a long-standing partnership the Montgomery County order maintains with sisters around the world. “We came from Ukraine for…
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Philadelphia is a City of Rivers, Now Advocates Aim to Turn Its Waterways Into the Next Great Playground
Philadelphia is home to numerous rivers, and now a group of advocates hopes to transform the city’s waterways into its next great playground, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Grid Magazine. Adam Forbes, founder of Discovery Pathways, wants to provide current and future generations of Philadelphians with opportunities to boat, fish, and perhaps one day even swim…
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Local History Professor Shares His Decades of Duffy’s Cut Research
Local history professor William Watson has shared the story of first discovering Duffy’s Cut, a mysterious landmark in Malvern, as he writes in an article at The Conversation. The Immaculata University professor and a team of students first discovered Duffy’s Cut in 2004. In the decades since, the team has continued research on the site,…
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Broadway Actor Makes Bucks County Playhouse Debut in Musical Production
Clyde Voce, an actor known for his roles on and off Broadway, is making his Bucks County Playhouse debut in the musical production of “She Loves Me,” writes Rita Charleston for The Philadelphia Tribune. The show will run from Aug. 15 to Sept. 14. “She Loves Me” is a musical retelling of the story…
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Bucks County Artist Reflects on America’s Culture in Newtown Art Exhibit
Artist Greta Karr, a Bucks County native, recently opened her new solo exhibit titled “Americana” at the ArtWRKD exhibition space in Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Karr is known for utilizing unique materials to create her pieces, using everything from saddles and cigarette packs to truck doors as her canvas. In…
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Celebrate Summer with a Sunflower Festival at Linvilla Orchards
On long, hot summer days, sunflowers are a pleasant distraction. On cooler days, they brighten a slow walk through the fields and gardens, reports PA Eats. These resilient flowers grow slowly, but steadily, reaching full bloom in the latter half of the season, offering amazing long views of deep golden yellow. Many farms intentionally plant…
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